Automation Technician

Eurofins; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks a motivated Automation Technician to support laboratory automation initiatives within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs in Groton, CT. This hands-on role is ideal for someone pursuing automation, robotics, or engineering technology, offering real-world industrial experience.

You will help implement, test, and optimise automation technologies, work with vendors and scientists, and document results while progressing projects to defined

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree or career pathway in automation technology, mechatronics, robotics, or related field.
• Basic understanding of laboratory environments and safe work practices.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, and passion for automation.
• Strong organizational and time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support automation activities within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs.
• Work with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to install, configure, test, and commission laboratory automation systems.
• Execute equipment benchmarking, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Track timelines and drive completion of implementation milestones.
• Document procedures, test results, issues, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve automated workflows and laboratory operations.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to scientists, engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Work independently while maintaining strong organisation, accountability, and follow-through.

Skills

Automation basics

Mechatronics

Robotics

Lab safety

MS Office

Coding basics

Independent worker

Education

Automation/Robotics degree (pursuing/recent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Automation Technician to support laboratory automation initiatives within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs. This opportunity is intended for an individual pursuing a degree or career in automation, robotics, engineering technology, computer science, or a related field and is seeking hands‑on industrial experience. The successful candidate will help implement, test, benchmark, troubleshoot, and optimise automation technologies that support pharmaceutical research.

Role Responsibilities

• Support automation activities within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs.
• Work with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to install, configure, test, and commission laboratory automation systems.
• Execute equipment benchmarking, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Track timelines and drive completion of implementation milestones.
• Document procedures, test results, issues, and equipment performance.
• Identify creative opportunities to improve automated workflows and laboratory operations.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to scientists, engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Work independently while maintaining strong organisation, accountability, and follow‑through.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree or career pathway in automation technology, mechatronics, robotics, engineering technology, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of laboratory environments and safe work practices.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, and passion for automation.
• Strong organisational, time‑management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Familiarity with coding, automation software, or artificial intelligence models; advanced expertise is not required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive work toward defined implementation milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, internship, or personal project experience involving automation, robotics, instrumentation, process control, or laboratory equipment.
• Exposure to programming or scripting tools, such as Python, VBA, SQL, or low‑code platforms.
• Interest in artificial intelligence‑enabled technologies, digital laboratory tools, and data‑driven process improvement.

Additional Information

• Position is Monday‑Friday, 8-5. Overtime as needed
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent full‑time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.